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Bob Geldof and Pete Briquette honored The Boomtown Rats' 50th anniversary with a plaque unveiling at TU Dublin, marking their first gig in 1975.
On October 23, 2025, Bob Geldof and Pete Briquette unveiled a commemorative plaque at Technological University Dublin to mark the 50th anniversary of The Boomtown Rats’ first gig, held at Bolton Street Technical College on October 31, 1975.
Geldof reflected on the band’s uncertain beginnings, recalling how the performance’s energy led him to rename the group and launch their career.
The event honored the band’s cultural impact, with plans for upcoming performances, including a show in Kilkenny in January 2026.
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Bob Geldof y Pete Briquette honraron el 50 aniversario de The Boomtown Rats con la inauguración de una placa en TU Dublín, marcando su primer concierto en 1975.